All articles tagged with #hot flushes
A study published in The Lancet challenges the common assumption that menstrual irregularity is the earliest sign of perimenopause, highlighting that moderate to severe hot flushes and night sweats are the most defining symptoms of this stage, and emphasizing the need for a symptom-based approach to early recognition and treatment of perimenopause.
The article discusses the severe hot flushes experienced by women undergoing anti-oestrogen therapy for breast cancer, highlighting the lack of effective treatments for this common side effect. It introduces a promising new drug, elinzanetant, which has shown in trials to significantly reduce hot flushes and improve quality of life, though it is not yet approved. The piece emphasizes the ongoing challenge of managing side effects to improve treatment adherence and outcomes for breast cancer patients.
Women experiencing menopausal hot flushes can incorporate certain foods into their diet to help alleviate symptoms. Foods such as soy products, whole grains, fenugreek seeds, flax seeds, and aloe vera gel contain compounds that can help balance hormone levels and stabilize blood sugar, reducing the frequency and intensity of hot flushes. Additionally, consuming aloe vera gel and shatavari may help minimize other menopausal effects like vaginal discharges, anxiety, and mood swings.